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The Gilded Escape: Wellness Reimagined in the Philippines
A retreat designed for those who already understand the value of rest and are ready to experience it with deeper clarity, culture, and care.
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Written By: Dara Clariza Evangelista
Wellness is no longer an aspiration, it’s embedded in the rhythm of daily life. Through movement, therapy, nourishment, or slow mornings in faraway cities, we’ve come to understand that rest is essential. The question now is not whether to rest, but where, how, and with whom.
This November, The Gilded Escape offers its answer. A seven-day luxury retreat unfolding across Manila and Boracay, it is where purpose, heritage, and high design converge. Created by Maude Labs, this is not a pause for the curious but a return for the discerning. A space for clarity, reconnection, and quiet transformation.
From November 3 to 9, 2025, guests will journey between two of the Philippines’ most iconic settings: the layered elegance of Manila’s cultural heart and the untouched calm of Boracay’s southern shores. Every element is intentional. Mornings begin with yoga, reiki, and sound healing, held in spaces that honor both stillness and beauty. Afternoons unfold in curated immersions, private atelier viewings, museum visits, and sea-bound moments aboard a private yacht.
What defines The Gilded Escape is not its itinerary, but its integrity. Filipino culture is not treated as aesthetic but as the foundation. From cuisine and creative collaborations to the land itself, each detail reflects a deep reverence for place. A portrait session with a renowned Filipino photographer offers more than a keepsake. And a purpose-driven charity experience ensures the retreat gives back as deeply as it holds.
For diaspora Filipinas, global creatives, and women in seasons of transition or leadership, The Gilded Escape is not just rest. In a wellness world that often feels crowded and commodified, this retreat offers something rare: resonance.
Guests are hosted in thoughtfully selected, five-star accommodations that balance luxury with cultural texture. From the private arrival in Manila to the seamless island transition, every detail is curated to move with ease and intention. All-inclusive dining, immersive sessions, and a guest list shaped for meaningful connection round out the experience, not just effortless, but essential.
The Gilded Escape is where wellness finds depth, and where the Philippines reveals itself as a destination as well as a homecoming.
For tickets, email us at thegildedescape@maudelabs.com
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